entry 022 | "& as the seasons change, so do we..." 🍂💛

summer feels like it flew by - the late nights and little moments stitched themselves into memories. now the air is cooler, mornings feel slower, and suddenly i’m thinking about sweaters instead of tank tops. the shift from summer to fall always feels like a reset button to me - like nature itself is saying, okay, time to slow down, breathe deeper, and refocus.

what summer taught me

this past summer was a mix of freedom and busyness. i learned that i can take on a lot, but i also learned that i don’t always need to. there were times i was stretching myself thin, but there were also nights i just let myself exist - watching the sky change colors, laughing with people i love, or wandering without a plan.

summer reminded me that joy often hides in the simplest places.

stepping into fall

fall feels like the season of grounding. summer was expansive, stretching me out in a hundred different directions. fall brings me back inward - towards coziness, reflection, and a slower rhythm.

as the leaves start to change, i’ve been thinking about what i want this season to look like for me. not in a rigid, productivity-heavy way, but in the sense of guiding myself gently forward.

my fall goals

• find balance → instead of saying yes to everything, i want to choose the things that really align with me.

• be intentional with routines → little anchors like morning walks, journaling, or even tea before bed keep me feeling steady.

• make time for creativity → whether it’s writing, content creation, or photography, i want to nurture the things that make me light up.

• embrace stillness → not every moment needs to be filled. i want to allow myself space to rest, reflect, and just be.

• stay present → college moves fast, and life moves faster. i don’t want to miss this season while wishing for the next.

  
  

closing thoughts

the shift from summer to fall is proof that change can be both gentle and beautiful. one season fades, another takes its place, and somehow both have their own magic.

as i step into this new season, i’m choosing to let go of the rush and embrace the calm. to notice the little things. to welcome the change, not resist it. because just like the seasons, i’m changing too - and that’s the most natural thing in the world.

sincerely,

studybutterfly 🦋